Pedro Martinez vs. Don Sutton — Career Comparison

The numbers give Pedro Martinez a clear advantage over Don Sutton across the core pitching metrics. Pedro Martinez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 104), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 95). Don Sutton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 105). Pedro Martinez was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.